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KFDM(DT)
Call Sign History
KFDM from 08/01/2009
KFDM-TV from 05/08/1980
KFDM from ???
Channel 15DT
Virtual Channel 6

Beaumont, TX
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





KFDM Service: DX - Digital TV Auxiliary Transmitting Antenna
Channel: 15 Zone: 3
Beaumont, Texas
Nielsen DMA™:  Beaumont - Port Arthur
Network: CBS
Virtual Channel: 6
DTV TSID: 2767
Facility ID: 22589
FRN: 0021268396

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 02/28/2025
License Expires: 08/01/2030
File Number: 0000267267

FCC Website Links:
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  This Application
  Other KFDM Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for KFDM

Site Location: 30-09-20.7 N 93-59-10.6 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 30-09-19.9 N 93-59-10.0 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 75.2 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 174.7 m (573 ft.)
R/C AGL: 170.7 m (560 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 177.4 m (582 ft.)

Site Elevation: 6.7 m. (22 ft.)
Height Overall*: 260.6 m (855 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Dielectric TFU-8WB/VP-R C160
Antenna ID: 1008606
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1008606
KFDM DX File: -0000267267
Dielectric - TFU-8WB/VP-R C160
Service: DX
Standard Pattern: Y
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.453100.538200.619300.651
400.619500.537600.453670.430
700.436800.510900.6221000.723
1100.7981200.8491300.8891400.926
1500.9611600.9871700.9991731.000
1800.9961900.9832000.9692100.963
2200.9682300.9822400.9952470.999
2500.9992600.9872700.9602800.926
2900.8883000.8473100.7953200.720
3300.6193400.5083500.4353530.430
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1267265

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
San Antonio Television, LLC
Structure Address:
2.4 Miles South Off Highway 12 In Vidor, Texas
Beaumont, TX
County Name: Orange County
ASR Issued: 03/12/2020
Date Built: 06/01/2009
Site Elevation: 6.7 m (22 ft.)
Structure Height: 243.8 m (800 ft.)
Height Overall: 260.6 m (855 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 267.3 m (877 ft.)
FAA Determination: 01/30/2009
FAA Study #: 2009-ASW-215-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 12
RED LIGHTS/PAINT - REFERENCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FAA STUDY. PRIOR STUDY 2008-ASW-6977-OE
30-09-20.7 N 93-59-10.6 W (NAD 83)
30-09-19.9 N 93-59-10.0 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
KFDM(DT) Licensee Information

KFDM Licensee, LLC
1200 Seventeenth St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-663-8195
Limited Liability Company
0000267267 Applicant Information

Lucy Rutishauser
Title: Cfo
Date: 02/28/2025
Application Certifier

KFDM Licensee, LLC
1200 Seventeenth St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Applicant
Paul A Cicelski
Lerman Senter PLLC
2001 L Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Legal Counsel
Carl E Gluck
Carl T Jones Corp
7901 Yarnwood Court
Springfield, VA 22153
Technical Consultant
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Study Date: 4/06/2025; Study Duration: 0.07 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/04/2025 FCC LMS,
4/1/2025 FCC ASR,
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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